The American Music Awards Red Carpet Was in Full Swing With Sparkling Designer Looks

The 2020 American Music Awards brought out plenty of celebrities to the red carpet, even if the show was broadcast virtually and the carpet was rolled out backstage. As we know from enjoying plenty of socially distanced ceremonies, the show must go on. In fact, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa, and Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox (who made their public debut as a couple) got all dressed up ahead of the event for a prerecording, working with their teams to turn out outfits that brought plenty of sparkle.

From Dua's spring 2021 Versace minidress — a colorful design with a flirty hemline, swirling starfish, and a seashell bust — to J Lo's low-slung Balmain skirt and the LaQuan Smith bodysuit she later changed into, there was plenty of shimmer to see. Of course, host Taraji P. Henson was queen, arriving in a Giorgio Armani beaded shift with fringe embellishment, setting the bar high for what became an evening filled with some very cool looks, whether we saw them on stage, on Instagram, or on the carpet. Ahead, see every angle of these major fashion moments brought to life by celebs and their stylists, all in the name of celebrating the year's really great music.

Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Giorgio Armani with jewels by Roberto Coin for Mayors and Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford heels.

Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards

Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a Balmain look with jewels by Luminous Diamonds. See her LaQuan Smith performance look here.

Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards

Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards

Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards

Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a Balmain dress with Stuart Weitzman boots and jewels by Jennifer Meyer and Vhernier.

Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards

Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards

Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana suit with Dior jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes.

Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards

BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards
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BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards

Coordinating in black-and-white outfits.

BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards
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BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards

BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards
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BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing metallic rainbow suits after a costume change during their performance.

Billie Eilish at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Billie Eilish at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Skoot Apparel and Converse sneakers.

Billie Eilish at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Billie Eilish at the 2020 American Music Awards

Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards

Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards

Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a gingham flannel, Tommy Hilfiger jeans, and an orange beanie.

Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards

Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards

Shawn Mendes at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Shawn Mendes at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing vintage pieces with Saint Laurent boots and a vintage Omega watch.

Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a Michael Costello dress and Nancy Newberg jewels.

Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards

Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards

Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a Julien Macdonald dress with Casadei shoes and Sydney Evan jewels.

Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards

Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards

Katy Perry at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Katy Perry at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Acne Studios denim with Schutz mules and PDPAOLA jewels.

Katy Perry and Darius Rucker at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Katy Perry and Darius Rucker at the 2020 American Music Awards

Katy Perry at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Katy Perry at the 2020 American Music Awards

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards

Megan wore an Azzi & Osta look with Tasaki jewels, and Machine Gun Kelly wore a Balmain outfit with silver aviator boots from DSquared2.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards

Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards

The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards
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The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing custom Richfresh with face coverings to make a statement.

The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards
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The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards

Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a DZOJCHEN suit with Christian Louboutin shoes and Messika jewels.

Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards

Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards

Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing black leather pants with Air Jordans and blue aviator sunglasses.

Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards

Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a white slitted gown with Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards

Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards

Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing an Amiri jacket with Air Jordans.

Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards

Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards

Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards

Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards

Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Valdrin Sahiti.

Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards

Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards

Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a Tom Ford dress and Forevermark jewels.

Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards

G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards
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G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Bottega Veneta.

G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards
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G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards

G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards
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G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards

Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Balmain.

Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards

Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards

Coordinating in velvet tuxedos.

Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards

Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards

Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a patchwork leather moto jacket.

Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards

Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards

24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards
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24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing a velvet button-down and sparkling flared pants.

24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards
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24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards

24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards
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24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards

Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards

Wearing Grayscale.

Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards

Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards
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Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards